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Powell wrote:
"Rockinghorse Winner" wrote

I am seeking to replace an ailing Marantz 2325 receiver with an integrated
amp. I am leaning toward the Japanese tube amps, as they seem to offer so
much for the money, but would be willing to change my mind if persuaded
otherwise.

You might consider an integrated amp which has a tubed
preamp section and SS power amp output. You might
also consider the used high-end market.

The one I recommended above, the Valve Audio Exclame 100, is one of
these. The Unison Unicos are too, and I think they're pretty special
integrateds.

Since the original poster used the Marantz for so long and was
presumably satisfied, one option would be to find a mint McIntosh 1500
or 1700 receiver. These are also hybrid designs and have the added
benefit of a very, very good tuner section. And, they tend to last for
a long time.

Boon